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Panasonic DMR-ES20D DVD Recorder

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Key Features
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video VCD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD Audio CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
  • Playable File Formats: MP3
  • TV Tuner: With TV Tuner
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Panasonic DMR-ES20D DVD Recorder
 

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Average Rating: 3.0
 
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Very bad experience with 2 different units

Date of Review:  Jan 18, 2006
The Bottom Line: A DVD recorder that becomes completely unusable due to a DVD it cannot handle is unacceptable. Do not buy one.
Review: I received the Panasonic DMRES20 DVD Recorder as a Christmas gift because I am trying to transition from VHS to DVD. Initially, it was a little difficult to set up when using a digital cable box, but I was able to complete the setup after about an...
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  1.0

by: rienzi
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Recording setup is straightforward
Cons
Unit locks up if you use a DVD it...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A perfect example of where you shouldn't save money

Date of Review:  Mar 18, 2007
The Bottom Line: Committing the images to memory and retelling the viewing experience will do more justice.
Review: Everyone likes the concept of a DVR. You can record television seamlessly, without the loss of quality associated with a VCR, and there is no rewinding. Likewise, everyone likes a good deal.


A good deal this Panasonic is not. You...
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  1.0

by: heathcolwell
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Is less frustrating in the garbage
Cons
slow, locks up, dreadful menus
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Stopped recording to any disk type

Date of Review:  May 25, 2007
Review: My DMR-ES20D developed an intermittent fault where it would sometimes not read a recordable disk. Because it would work with perseverance, I did not bother to send it back. Just after the 12 month warranty ran-out, it has stopped recording...
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  1.0

by: nicknike
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Too annoyed at a recorder that doesn't...
Cons
Stops working and turns into junk.
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A good recorder once you upgrade the firmware

Date of Review:  Jan 5, 2007
The Bottom Line: The problems I had were major and easily detectable and should have been fixed before they shipped the unit.
Review: I bought this recorder about a year ago, mainly to be able to backup the content of my Explorer 8300HD Digital Video Recorder.

I immediately noticed that the auto clock setting which use a signal broadcasted by PBS didn't work. It was a...
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  3.0

by: denism
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good picture quality. Didn't reject any...
Cons
Very buggy before upgrading firmware...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great recorder for the money

Date of Review:  Feb 8, 2006
Review: You will not find a better dvd recorder for the money anywhere. Similar units in the $150.00 range are no name with less features. I have two panasonics, an es10 and an es20. Both work very well. In this price range forget small things like the...
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  4.0

by: johnnyh002002
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Price, ease of use, dvd-ram ability,...
Cons
Nothing at this price
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Very Flexible Multi Format Design

Date of Review:  Mar 27, 2006
The Bottom Line: Unit does it all at an affordable price and since it's Panasonic it will probably out-live the DVD technology..
Review: Bought the unit to transition my old VHS to DVD. Decided on this one after quite a bit of research. I was looking for a multi-format model as I don't want to end up with a 'Beta' from the 80's.

Machine will not only play virtually all...
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  5.0

by: kenrcole
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great Picture, True Multi-Format...
Cons
Doesn't come with S-Video cable.
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Excellent DVD Recorder

Date of Review:  Jan 3, 2006
Review: All I wanted to do was to copy my home VHS tapes to DVDs. I tried a number of computer based software and hardware solutions with poor results. After hours of research on the internet, I determined that this unit had the best reviews. This DVD...
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  5.0

by: horsedad52
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Easy to set up and operate, excellent...
Cons
Some editing limitations but you can...
 
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVD Recorder

Date of Review:  Jan 20, 2006
Review: I am so glad that I got this recorder. It is user friendly and the recordings are soooooooooo clear. The reason I brought this product, is because Panasonic stands behind it's products.

What I truly love about this Panasonic brand, is the...
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  5.0

by: lindac67241
Recommended to buy: Yes

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The setup is fantastic, user friendly...
Cons
I am too busy grinning from ear-to-ear...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Beware of locking and audio sync issues

Date of Review:  Dec 30, 2005
The Bottom Line: Too many serious issues to recommend
Review: This is an update to my earlier review:

http://www.epinions.com/content_215843245700

You can read all I like about the unit there.

Now, after using it for3 months, I have some serious issues.

I first noticed...
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  1.0

by: flaxseedoil
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Features, see my previous review
Cons
Unit locks while playing and recording,...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

DVD-RAM and FR Recording mode great features!

Date of Review:  Jan 8, 2006
The Bottom Line: If you want to replace your old VCR and DVD Player, this is the route to go.
Review: I'm in Canada and the Panasonic Model is DMR-ES20S so I assume it's the same. Bought as a replacement for the VCR AND the old DVD Player, and it was nice to have one less component box than before. Setup was a little tricky when you have a cable box...
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  4.0

by: pwrshift
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
DVD-RAM disk lets you to erase 1...
Cons
Will not record in widescreen...and has...
 

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